Trout

A significant milestone for New Zealand’s outdoors was celebrated with the opening of a new, permanent public access point to the internationally renowned Whakapapa River at Stone Jug Road. Secured by Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game through an innovative funding model, this initiative permanently protects the riverfront property for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and outdoor recreation.

Fishing after sunset is one of the most effective ways to land massive New Zealand trout and landlocked salmon. In this guide, Allan Burgess breaks down how to fish and tie luminous Doll Flies using Aurora plastic skirts, complete with essential night-vision lighting tips and an expert video walkthrough from Malcolm Bell at the Twizel Canals.

Explore the ultimate angler’s eldorado at the head of Lake Wakatipu. This comprehensive guide covers the best locations, fly patterns, and seasons for fishing the Glenorchy Lagoon, the Rees and Dart Rivers, and the productive Diamond System.

Winter trout fishing in Canterbury offers uncrowded waters and great rewards if you prepare properly. Discover the top cold-weather fishing spots—from Lake Lyndon to the Rakaia Rivermouth – and learn the exact spinning and fly setups needed to land winter rainbow and brown trout.

Giving the trout you intend to catch and release the best chance of survival depends on how they are fought, landed, and handled. It is also important you know what not to do. Discover the best practises to employ to give trout the best chance of survival.

Fishing under the stars on Lake Ellesmere’s tributaries offers some of the best chances to catch trophy sea-run brown trout in New Zealand. This guide covers the Selwyn, Harts, Irwell, Halswell and LII rivers, with proven night fishing tactics, lure selection tips, and the best times to fish when trout move in to feed under darkness. Perfect for anglers chasing big fish and unforgettable night-time action.

Master New Zealand lake fishing with expert strategies for catching trout. Learn the best spots, from stream mouths to drop-offs, and which fly patterns to use. Locations: Inflowing streams, cold springs, rocky points, and drop-offs. Techniques: Fishing the “wash” in windy conditions and stalking cruising fish in the shallows. Fly Patterns: Damselfly nymphs, snails (Black and Peacock), and bullies. Specific Lakes: Lake Coleridge, Lake Pearson, and Lake Ellesmere.

Night fishing with lures on Hart’s Creek, the L2, Halswell and Selwyn Rivers offers some of the best chances to catch large sea-run brown trout in Canterbury. This guide covers proven lure patterns, the best times to fish, techniques for working sinking lines after dark, and key conditions to look for at the Lake Ellesmere river mouths.

Discover the Tasmanian Devil Aquafoil, a top trout fishing lure from Tasmania, Australia. Perfect for spin fishing and trolling in New Zealand, it features durable construction, vibrant colors, and proven trout-catching action.

Fool a Trout – 12 Ways By Ben Hope They say ninety per cent of.